Eva Mendes Reveals She Felt Jealous Watching Ryan Gosling With Co-Star

Eva Mendes surprised fans this week by opening up about a very unexpected case of jealousy. The actress, who has been with Ryan Gosling for more than a decade, made the confession online while reacting to news about his latest movie role.

The moment came from Instagram, where Mendes commented on a promotional post for Gosling’s upcoming sci-fi film Project Hail Mary. Instead of reacting to one of his human co-stars, she focused on a character named Rocky. With a playful tone, she admitted this was “the only co-star I’ve ever been jealous of.”

Mendes joked that Gosling spent so much time with Rocky during filming that she could not help but feel a little left out. She even teased that the two appeared to have exchanged rings, adding laughing emojis to make it clear she was not being serious. The comment quickly went viral, and fans loved seeing this rare, humorous glimpse into their relationship.

Rocky is not an actor in the usual sense. In Project Hail Mary, the character is an alien created using a mix of puppetry and CGI. The film is based on the novel by Andy Weir and follows Gosling’s character, Ryland Grace, a former teacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of how he got there.

As the story unfolds, Grace discovers he is on a mission to save Earth. His only help comes from Rocky, a strange but brilliant extraterrestrial who becomes his closest ally. Much of the film centers on the bond between the two, which explains Mendes’ joke about how much time they spent together on set.

Despite the playful jealousy, Mendes has been openly supportive of the film. She has shared trailers, release updates, and countdown posts on her social media, showing clear excitement for Gosling’s latest project. Project Hail Mary is set to arrive in theaters on March 20.

The exchange stood out to fans because Mendes and Gosling are known for keeping their private life quiet. The couple met in 2011 while filming The Place Beyond the Pines and have been together ever since. They share two daughters, Esmeralda and Amada, and rarely appear together at public events.

In recent interviews, Mendes has spoken more about how they manage family life. She explained that they practice what she calls partnership parenting. When one of them is working, the other stays home with the kids. According to Mendes, this system helps them stay connected as a family while still pursuing creative work.

These days, Mendes has shifted most of her focus away from acting. She has built several successful business ventures, including fashion and home collaborations. She also released a children’s book in 2024 titled Desi, Mami, and the Never-Ending Worries, which addresses anxiety in a gentle and relatable way for kids and parents.

Gosling, on the other hand, is enjoying a major career moment. After his Oscar-nominated role in Barbie, he continues to take on high-profile projects. Along with Project Hail Mary, he is rumored to be involved in a new Star Wars film that is currently in development in the UK.

Are you excited to see Ryan Gosling’s chemistry with an alien on the big screen, or are you hoping Eva Mendes might return to acting for a future on-screen reunion with him? Share your thoughts in the comments.